The Ghost of Christmas Past

• What does the white tunic symbolize in the text?

  Innocence and purity
• How does the past compare to the present according to the text?

  The past is more innocent than the present
• What triggers Scrooge's change in perspective?

  Seeing himself as a lonely boy
• What fictional character does Scrooge remember from his childhood?

  Ali Baba
• What does Scrooge wish he could have done for the boy who sang at his door?

  Given him something
• Who is Little Fan in relation to Scrooge?

  Fred's mother
• What does Little Fan remind Scrooge about?

  The importance of family
• How is Little Fan described in the text?

  Sweet, small, and loving
• What does Scrooge feel when he remembers his treatment of Fred?

  Uneasy
• What does Fezziwig's generosity make Scrooge realize?

  He is a terrible employer
• What does Scrooge wish he could do regarding his clerk?

  Say a word or two to him
• Who is Belle in relation to Scrooge?

  His former fiancée
• Why did Belle leave Scrooge?

  His love for money took over
• What fear drives Scrooge's dependence on money?

  Fear of poverty
• What does Scrooge see Belle as later in life?

  A happy mother with children
• How does Scrooge react to seeing what he could have had with Belle?

  He is utterly distraught
• What does Scrooge do to the ghost after his emotional reaction?

  Puts the extinguisher over it